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Monday, November 9, 2009

Fall is a time for charity - in Janet Tronstad's books

Janet Tronstad here, feeling warm and well-fed. Fall is the time when animals and people look around and see if they have made any provisions for the winter. This fall many things in our economy are uncertain and those look-around times may be disheartening for many.

I just recently realized that some of the concern for our economic times has drifted into my recent books. In 'A Silent Night for Dry Creek," my hero is adamant that he doesn't want charity from the little town of Dry Creek even though he needs it. In my novella in "Mistletoe Courtship," it is my heroine who is reluctantly receiving charity. I am amazed because I had no intent of writing about the need to help each other out in hard times, but there it is. Once I realized it, I decided to follow through and ask myself what extra things I am going to do this fall to help people. Our church has a food closet that gives food to hundreds of families. I have brought things to the closet for years, but this fall I am determined to do more. My friend, Kaylene, runs the food closet and she says the lines are longer and longer. I also have a couple of friends who are unemployed and I'm planning to find ways to send some extra money their way. In the midst of all this, I am reminded to be grateful. What things are you planning to help others during this season?

7 comments:

Great post. My grandchildren always do 'A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR JESUS" at Christmas in which we give to a couple of elderly people who normally would not have much. This year we are also doing something for a child.We also have a place setting set up for him at the table,this stays out all during the Christmas season. They truly feel this is a special gift and enjoy doing this. They are 8 and 5 years old. Such a blessing for them to want to give.Blessings to all.tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]com

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